Associate Family Law Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected North Carolina family law practice that does meaningful work for real families during pivotal moments in their lives
• Step into a role with strong earning potential and room to grow, regardless of current title level
• Handle substantive family law matters with real client impact instead of being boxed into a narrow support role
• Be part of a mission-driven team known for compassion, responsiveness, and strong client service
• Work with an established practice serving multiple counties and communities across the Raleigh area
• Build your long-term career in a practice that values both advocacy and empathy

Location: Hybrid role based in Garner, North Carolina, serving clients throughout Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties.

Note: Must be licensed in North Carolina and have 3+ years of family law experience. The firm does not want to pay a search fee for attorneys with under 3 years of experience.

About Us

We are a mission-driven law firm focused on helping people through some of the most personal and difficult legal challenges they will ever face. Our team supports clients in family law matters with compassion, clarity, and strong advocacy, always working to protect children, families, and futures. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, guardianship, and related disputes
• Manage cases from initial strategy through negotiation, court appearances, and resolution
• Advocate effectively in hearings, mediations, and other contested family law proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents with strong attention to detail
• Provide clear, proactive communication so clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the process
• Develop legal strategy tailored to each client's goals, family dynamics, and long-term interests
• Collaborate with the broader team to deliver an excellent client experience and strong case outcomes
• Build trust with clients during emotionally charged situations through professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license
• 3+ years of family law experience
• Strong courtroom, case management, and client communication skills
• Ability to handle family law matters with sound judgment and empathy
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills
• Comfortable managing a meaningful caseload and working independently

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High-impact work that genuinely helps families move forward
• Competitive compensation with upside for the right attorney
• Health insurance and 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Established regional presence and steady stream of family law matters
• Team culture centered on service, responsiveness, and doing right by clients
• Opportunity to join a practice where your experience will be valued and your work will matter

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: NC bar license. Must have 3+ yrs of family law experience. I think more tenured attorneys are okay to send.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [Maybe]. Packages - [Maybe]

Submissions Name / Jonathan - jonathan@breedenlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Established North Carolina family law firm serving Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties. They want a NC-licensed family law attorney with 3+ years of experience and are open on title/seniority for the right person. Strong fit is someone who can independently handle divorce, custody, support, and related domestic matters.

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• Client job title: Associate Family Law Attorney

• Location: Garner, NC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney, Senior Family Law Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Domestic Relations Attorney, Child Custody Attorney, Child Support Attorney, Matrimonial Attorney, Family Litigation Attorney, Associate Attorney Family Law, Senior Associate Family Law, Divorce and Custody Attorney, Domestic Violence Attorney, Guardianship Attorney, NC family law, Wake County family law, district court hearings, custody, support, equitable distribution, separation agreements, mediation, divorce litigation

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Near Raleigh at 500k pop, hard 3+ yrs Fam Law Exp. Not bad